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  • Visitors surveying the tranquil scene of Fitzroy Gardens fountain, lawns and trees,
  • Painted figures carved into the Fairie's Tree in Fitzroy Gardens.

Fitzroy Gardens

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The heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens were originally set aside as a reserve in 1848. The landscape is diverse and layered, following a classic Victorian-era design. There are extensive lawns and pathways lined with mature elm trees, plus a framework of garden structures and floral displays.

Star attractions are the historic Cooks' Cottage and the Spanish mission-style Conservatory with its magnificent floral displays.

Other points of interest include a miniature Tudor village, the Fairies’ Tree carved sculpture, myriad fountains and statues, and the Scarred Tree.

The Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre provides tourism information and entry tickets to Cooks' Cottage.

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Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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Attractions in Fitzroy Gardens

Historic Cooks' Cottage stone English building with ivy and hedges in Fitzroy Gardens.

Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage and learn about its English origins and relocation to Melbourne.

  • Family and kids
  • Heritage listed
Conservatory building entrance in Fitzroy Gardens.

The Conservatory

An indoor world of floral beauty with displays that change five times each year.

  • Landmark
  • Attractions
A woman working behind the counter of a KereKere Green cafe with calico bags on hooks under the counter

KereKere Green

Cute little cafe with a community focus in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.

  • Cafe

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Only in this City of Ours
A waterfall cascading down rocks surrounded by green trees

Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

  • Landmark
  • Park
Inside a bustling market hall

Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

  • Free
  • Hidden gem
Two friends are walking down a path through a cactus garden

Rare gardens in Melbourne

Discover hard-to-find plants, secret oases, historic sculptures and more.

  • Free
  • Hidden gem

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An aerial view of a big park featuring a pool surrounded by trees and the city skyline in the background

Things to do in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Discover the best natural wonders, events and dining the RBG has to offer. 

  • Landmark
  • Park
A bronze fountain in front of a large conservatory

The ultimate guide to exploring Fitzroy Gardens

Make an exercise date and explore the beauty of this glorious city garden.

  • Landmark
  • Park
Statue, lake and trees at Queen Victoria Gardens.

Queen Victoria Gardens

These landscaped gardens on St Kilda Road are home to the Floral Clock.

  • Landmark
  • Park
Lake and trees at Royal Park.

Royal Park

Public park offering an array of recreational and sporting facilities.

  • Landmark
  • Park
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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